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#Read Christie2023: Taken at the Flood by Agatha Christie, (Hercule Poirot, 24)

Taken at the Flood by Agatha Christie is a gripping mystery novel that revolves around the murder of a wealthy businessman named Gordon Cloade. The novel was first published in 1948 as has been published in the United States under the title There is a Tide… and has since then been a popular classic in the genre of crime fiction. The novel starts with the … Continue reading #Read Christie2023: Taken at the Flood by Agatha Christie, (Hercule Poirot, 24)

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Book Reviews

Book Review: The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah (The New Hercule Poirot Mystery, 1)

The Monogram Murders is a 2014 detective novel by British author Sophie Hannah, featuring the iconic detective character of Agatha Christie, Hercule Poirot. The book is set in the 1920s and follows Poirot as he investigates a series of murders at the luxurious Bloxham Hotel in London. The story begins when Poirot is approached by a panicked woman named Jennie, who confesses to having committed … Continue reading Book Review: The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah (The New Hercule Poirot Mystery, 1)

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Movie Reviews

Movie Review: Appointment With Death (1988)

“Appointment with Death” is a 1988 mystery film based on the Agatha Christie novel of the same name. Directed by Michael Winner and starring Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, the film follows the detective as he investigates the murder of a wealthy American woman, Mrs. Boynton, while on vacation in the Middle East. In this review, I will discuss the plot, characters, performances, and my … Continue reading Movie Review: Appointment With Death (1988)

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How The Queens of Crime Revolutionized The Golden Age of Detective Fiction

Introduction The Golden Age of Detective Fiction, which refers to the period between the two World Wars, witnessed the emergence of several women writers who made significant contributions to the mystery genre. These women writers challenged the male-dominated landscape of detective fiction, and their works continue to inspire readers and writers today. This essay aims to explore the best women mystery writers of the Golden … Continue reading How The Queens of Crime Revolutionized The Golden Age of Detective Fiction

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Happy 100th Birthday, The Murder on the Links!

Book Review The Murder on the Links is a classic murder mystery novel by Agatha Christie, first published in 1923. It is one of the early novels in Christie’s Hercule Poirot series, featuring the famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, who is summoned to France to investigate a brutal murder. The novel is full of twists and turns, and is a great example of Christie’s skill … Continue reading Happy 100th Birthday, The Murder on the Links!

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Movie Reviews

Murder on the Orient Express (2017) Movie Review

“Murder on the Orient Express” is a 2017 mystery movie directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on the classic detective novel of the same name by Agatha Christie. The movie features an ensemble cast that includes Kenneth Branagh, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi, Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley. The story follows world-renowned detective Hercule Poirot (played … Continue reading Murder on the Orient Express (2017) Movie Review

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Reading List: Six Agatha Christie Train Mysteries

The Queen of Crime loves to write a mystery set on a train. While The Murder on the Orient Express is her most famous work set on a train, here are five other deadly train rides penned by Agatha Christie. The Mystery of the Blue Train (Hercule Poirot, 6) Robbery and brutal murder aboard a luxury transport ensnares the ever-attentive Hercule Poirot in The Mystery of … Continue reading Reading List: Six Agatha Christie Train Mysteries

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Book Review: The Mystery of the Blue Train #ReadChristie2023

The Blue Train Mystery is a classic detective novel by Agatha Christie, published in 1928. The book is one of Christie’s earlier works and features her famous detective character, Hercule Poirot, in a compelling tale of murder, theft, and intrigue aboard the luxurious Blue Train. The story begins with the introduction of Katherine Grey, a young woman who has just lost her job and is … Continue reading Book Review: The Mystery of the Blue Train #ReadChristie2023

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Reading List: 10 Hotel Mysteries Set During the Golden Age of Detective Fiction

If you’ve got the post-holiday blues and yearn to travel, here are 10 globetrotting adventures to whet your appetite. Set in lovely locales and bustling cities to lull you into a false sense of security- but be wary of your fellow guests- some are deadly! Murder at the Grand Hotel by Isabella Bassett (Lady Caroline Murder Mysteries, 1) Meet Lady Caroline, banished to the French … Continue reading Reading List: 10 Hotel Mysteries Set During the Golden Age of Detective Fiction

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Essay

1930s Mysteries: An Overview

The 1930s was a decade of great change and upheaval, marked by the Great Depression, the rise of fascism in Europe, and the looming threat of a second world war. In popular culture, however, the 1930s were also a time of great fascination with mysteries and detective fiction. The decade saw the rise of many iconic characters and series, from Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot to … Continue reading 1930s Mysteries: An Overview

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